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NWS Melbourne: More of the Same, Temperatures Will Reach the Low to Mid 90s With Heat Indices 100 to 106 Degrees
East- Central Florida - Friday July 26, 2024: The National Weather Service in Melbourne is predicting more of the same today across East-Central; Florida,. temperatures will reach the low to mid 90s with heat indices 100 to 106 degrees. However, greater moisture returns to the area today, bringing increased rain...
Florida Braces for Increased Rain and High Temperatures Along I-95
Melbourne, FL – Higher rain chances are expected today in central Florida, especially along the sea breeze as it pushes inland this afternoon. Residents should prepare for hot weather with heat index values reaching up to 106 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the US National Weather Service Melbourne Florida, the...
U.S. News report gives high marks to Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne
Report gives high marks to Holmes Regional Medical Center Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne was named the No. 1 hospital in Brevard County, and Health First’s four hospitals earned a combined total of 14 “High Performing Specialty” designations as part of the recently released U.S. News’ 2024 “Best Hospitals” report. ...
Florida Tech Panther Scholar-Athlete Spotlight Recognizes Basketball Player Breazia Robinson
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – In this Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, we are featuring Breazia Robinson of Florida Tech women’s basketball. This summer, the Cleveland, Ohio native is gaining meaningful experience at an internship in his desired field. We caught up with Schwartz to learn more about the incredible opportunity.
Eastern Florida State College Golfers Bryan Hernandez, Adam Vermut Named All-America Scholars
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Eastern Florida State College men’s golfers Bryan Hernandez and Adam Vermut were named 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars for NJCAA Division I. Hernandez and Vermut both played two seasons for the Titans and participated in half of their competitive rounds, had...
Ford's Garage opening its first Brevard location this week in Viera. Here's when it opens
The restaurant where “great food meets vintage vibes” is opening its first Brevard location this week. Ford’s Garage will open its doors Friday in Viera. The restaurant is known for its American cuisine, especially burgers and brews, and its 1920s-themed garage décor. ...
MRC: 21st Indian River Lagoon Action Assembly Concludes
Melbourne - Thursday July 25, 2024: The 21st Indian River Lagoon Community Action Assembly wrapped up today in Melbourne at the Florida Institute of Technology's Gleason Performing Arts Center. 150 delegates attended the two day event which was sponsored by the Marine Resources Council's (MRC) Lagoon WATCH. Collectively, the delegates...
Construction starts to replace Merritt Island bridge closed since 2017 hurricane
MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – A damaged bridge that’s been closed since Hurricane Irma is finally being replaced. Back in 2017, Brevard County said the Sea Ray Drive bridge over Sykes Creek in Merritt Island was in danger of collapsing. The Army Corps of Engineers made temporary repairs to...
Cocoa Beach police find person dead in car, launch investigation
COCOA BEACH, Fla. — The Brevard County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit is on the scene of a death investigation near A1A and 5th Street on Friday morning in Cocoa Beach. According to the Cocoa Beach Police Department, officers were called to Ramp Road after reports of a suspicious vehicle. Inside, officers say they found a deceased subject.
Voters to decide on extending Brevard County's tax break program for expanding businesses
Brevard County commissioners approved putting a referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot that would extend the county's 30-year-old economic development tax-abatement program for another 10 years. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner John Tobia voting no. The Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast helps administer the program, in which the county property...
Viera Resident, Army Veteran Cheryl Navo Wins Ropp Playwright Award for Original Play ‘Drinking Poison’
BREVARD COUNTY • VIERA, FLORIDA – U.S. Army veteran Cheryl Navo has been awarded the 2024 Ropp Playwright Award and a $500 cash prize by Surfside Playhouse in Cocoa Beach for her 90-minute original play, Drinking Poison. The 61-year-old resident of Indian River Colony Club in Viera will...
Central Florida Cities Actively Working To Keep Disney World Cast Members Homeless
Last year, when the union representing Walt Disney World cast members fought for and got a raise, it was a significant victory. However, the union could not have foreseen the explosion in the cost of living in Central Florida, which has essentially voided that raise. Despite that, there were signs...
Report: Florida's property insurance rates have risen by 42.5% since 2019
(The Center Square) — A new report shows that insurance rates for property owners in the Sunshine State have increased exponentially over the past few years. Florida TaxWatch released an in-depth analysis of Florida's property insurance market, examining underlying factors contributing to its instability and 42.5% rise since 2019. These include damages from hurricanes and litigation, which have put pressure on insurers and forced some to leave the state. According...
Florida Mom Arrested & Charged After Allegedly Crashing Her Car While Under The Influence & Leaving Her Child Behind
Josefina Lopez, a 21-year-old Florida mom, has been arrested and charged after allegedly crashing her car while under the influence and leaving her child behind. RELATED: ‘Empire’ Actor Bryshere Gray Arrested In Florida More Details On The Florida Mom’s Charges According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lopez was arrested and booked into custody on Thursday, [...] The post Florida Mom Arrested & Charged After Allegedly Crashing Her Car While Under The Influence & Leaving Her Child Behind appeared first on The Shade Room.
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